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Cancer society gets $10,000 for its purse
Small salon making a big difference in Charlestown, beyond
CHARLESTOWN — Debbie Braswell couldn’t help but notice Linda Trump’s purse one day while in the Sweet Shop in New Albany.
The purse was decorated with the tiny ribbons which symbolize breast cancer awareness. Braswell inquired about the purse, and decided her styling salon in Charlestown would be a good outlet for the cancer awareness products.
That decision turned very profitable for the American Cancer Society.
Over a four-month period, Braswell, Melissa Duvall and Tammy Henderson at the Charlestown Hair Center raised $10,000 while selling the purses, tote bags, scarves, key rings and wallets. All the money raised goes back to the American Cancer Society.
“They did a fantastic job,” said Trump, who works at the Cancer Care Center in New Albany. “It all started with one purse. For a little shop, those three girls did a wonderful job.”
The trio inspired the entire Charlestown community. Duvall said everyone in Charlestown probably has one of the items.
“This community has been so generous,” Duvall, who is a 10-year cancer survivor, said. “We had no idea we would sell this much.”
Once the word got out, individuals and businesses made a steady path to the hair center, which sits next to the Town Hall in Charlestown. The New Washington State Bank raised $700 after raffling off seven purses on Cancer Awareness Day.
“I think they (Cancer Care Center) were surprised we sold so much,” Duvall said.
“I think she (Trump) got tired of me telling her we need more stuff,” Braswell said.
Duvall said they had trouble keeping some items in stock.
“One of my customers liked my purse and wanted to buy one, but we were out of it. So I sold her mine,” Duvall said. “We were closing one night and a lady wanted something so we reopened the shop to sell it to her.
“It kind of sold itself. People would come in here and ask about the purses.”
Duvall said raising $10,000 in four months speaks volumes about the residents of Charlestown and the surrounding communities.
“We were all in this for the same cause,” she said. “I also think it helped because they were getting something for their donation. This is a very caring community.”
The three were determined to reach $10,000.
“I told a lady I would run an errand for her if she bought a scarf,” Duvall said.
Trump said the same items sold at the hair salon are also sold at the Cancer Care Center along Green Valley Road in New Albany. She said they started selling items last year to help raise money for cancer research.
“I just can’t say enough about the job those girls did,” she said. “They just kept saying they needed more stuff. I just kept saying, ‘you guys are great.’”
Charlestown Mayor Mike Hall bought three purses for his wife and two daughters. He said he is proud of the dedication and hard work of the three stylists.
“They really stayed with it and did a wonderful job,” Hall said. “I saw someone come in here (office) with a purse and decided I needed to buy three. There are a lot of families being touched by this.”
On sale now
• Purses and other items are on sale at Charlestown Hair Center and Cancer Care Center in New Albany. Proceeds benefit the American Cancer Society.
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